EDUCATIONAL BLOGS – Epic Heart And Vascular

Are you feeling a little anxious about your upcoming cardiac stress test? Don’t worry; we’ve got you covered! Let’s go over what happens during a cardiac stress test so that you can be better prepared. We’ll cover what it is, how long it takes, and what happens before, during, and after the test. What is […]

Sad but true, stress is a widespread problem among adults and children. For many, it can even impact their body weight. Anxiety can cause weight gain or weight loss and can be different for every person and every situation. Some people may skip meals due to stress or opt for unhealthy foods. And for others, […]

A pacemaker helps your heart maintain a consistent beat. During a pacemaker insertion, your doctor will make an incision in the skin to place the pacemaker. Recovering from pacemaker surgery includes several restrictions that are necessary to follow to ensure proper healing. What are the restrictions after pacemaker surgery? During the insertion of the pacemaker, […]

Did it ever occur that you’re sitting reading your book, and suddenly, you feel a sharp pain in your chest? A burning sensation that makes you feel your lungs are on a stove? Ever happened? No matter how scary it seems at first, a burning sensation in the lungs is usually not dangerous. However, you […]

Let’s face it, at this time and day, our diets are not healthy. A considerable part is dedicated to processed foods which are incredibly unhealthy. In such circumstances, chest pain after eating is common, but is it heartburn or a heart attack? How can we distinguish between the two, and what are non-cardiac chest pains? […]

The layer surrounding your heart, called pericardium, protects the functions of the heart. An injury or infection to this layer can cause fluid to build up between the sensitive layers. This condition is known as pericardial effusion. Fluid around the heart puts pressure on this organ and hinders the effective pumping of blood. If left […]

If you ever feel that your heart skips a beat, there is a chance that it was a heartbeat that came sooner than you expected. Many people experience this in their lifetime. Physiologically, the heart does not actually skip a beat; it has a premature contraction. These contractions are of two types, premature atrial contractions […]

There are many reasons because of which you experience pain between shoulder blades – upper back and chest together. The causes range from heart issues to other body parts like the digestive system. Some of the reasons might not require emergency care. However, you should seek help if the pain occurs suddenly and does not […]

Heart flutters are not always magical. A heart beating too fast or skipping a beat in medical terms is known as palpitation. Heart palpitations are noticeable in the chest, neck, or even the throat. They are common, usually not harmful, and resolve easily on their own. Many reasons are linked to heart palpitations, anxiety, stress, […]